Celinda Lake is one of the nation’s foremost experts on electing women candidates and on framing issues to women voters. It is her feeling that it is absolutely essential to elect more women to public office. “Women are an amazing group of people, and are amazing public servants who make a huge difference when they [...]

By DAVID M. HALBFINGER, New York Times
Christopher J. Christie, the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, picked a running mate in his own image on Monday, choosing another former prosecutor with a hard-charging reputation both in pursuing corruption cases and in advancing her political career.
Mr. Christie, former United States attorney in New Jersey, named [...]

Kentucky Auditor Uncovers Waste and Abuse of Public Trust
by Kathy Groob Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine
When Crit Luallen was first elected to the state auditor’s position in Kentucky most people could not explain the role of the state auditor’s office.  Generally not the most exciting or high profile elected office position, the auditor has become somewhat of [...]

Designated Democratic candidate Stephanie Miner has raised more total money and has more cash on hand than any of the other Syracuse mayoral candidates, according to financial disclosure reports filed Wednesday. Miner also raised the most money during the Jan. 15 through July 15 filing period.  Since the Jan. 15 financial filing, Miner for Mayor [...]

By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine
Newton Massachusettes has never had woman mayor.  State Representative Ruth Balser is hoping to change that.  Balser has worked for nearly 20 years as a public servant; first as an Alderman from 1988 to 1996 and she is currently in her sixth term a State Representative. 
This is the first time [...]

POLITICO, the newest and hottest D.C. political newspaper/news site has announced its top 50 politicos to watch.  Out of the 50 politicos named to the various categories, 10 women were named to the list.  Maybe the folks at POLITICO should tune into ElectWomen Magazine a little more often; they would see a lot more women [...]

By Kathy Groob, Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine
2009 is an off year for elections in most states, but there are important statewide and municipal elections in several states.   Women are running for state legislative seats in Virginia and New Jersey and for the top executive post in a few of the nation’s largest cities.  Judy Chu was [...]

WUFPAC (Women Under Forty Political Action Committee) is implementing a Six State Strategy in a grass-roots effort to forcefully build, maintain, and support a pipeline of dynamic young women running for office on the state and local level.  WUFPAC’s goal is to help increase the number of young women running in their home state with [...]

By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine
When Carol Chumney ran for mayor of Memphis in 2007, she knew it was an uphill battle.  Running against any incumbent is always a challenge, and Chumney’s opponent had served for 16 years as the leader of Tennessee’s largest city.  Serving as an elected city councilmember, Carol gave up her [...]

Was Considered a Contender for Governor or U.S. Senate
 By Chris Cillizza,The Fix, Washington Post
 
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) will run for re-election to her current post in 2010, according to a Democratic source aware of the decision, ending months of speculation about whether she might make the leap to a Senate or gubernatorial bid.
Madigan [...]